MOX6

The new MOX series combines a MOTIF XS sound engine, a MIDI keyboard controller with extensive DAW and VST control, multi-channel USB audio interfacing, onboard sequencing, and an extensive DAW / VST software bundle. The MOX6 and MOX8 are the most powerful, mobile and affordable Yamaha music workstations ever.

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For the past decade the MOTIF has been the de facto industry standard in music production synthesizers for both live performance and studio use. Combining MOTIF technology with new USB computer integration technology, the MOX series is the most powerful, mobile and affordable Yamaha music workstation ever. They are destined to bring MOTIF music production power to a whole new generation of players.

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Features

MOTIF XS sound engine

MOX has the exact same 1,270 sounds as the acclaimed MOTIF XS covering a wide variety of music styles. Starting with the Yamaha's acclaimed Concert Grand Piano CFIII grand piano sound; all the acoustic instrument sounds (strings, brass, guitar, bass, drums and more) that made the MOTIF XS so popular are included.. Of course the 8 element Voices, 18 different filter types and extensive effects section are also great for creating the vintage analog and modern digital synthesizer sounds that are used in the electronic and hip hop music scenes. All the sounds you'll need for both live performance and music production in a variety of styles are contained in the MOX.

Performance mode to enhance your creativity

You can combine multiple Voices together (up to 4 parts) and play them on one MIDI channel in performance mode, allowing you to play dynamic layered sounds or play solos along with drums and bass backing tracks. With the interactive Arp engine, even playing simple chords or just one finger gives you complete musical performances to spark your creativity. The MOX has 256 preset performances in a wide variety of music style including Rock, World, Hip Hop Jazz, etc.

Easy operation and comprehensive controls

Category search mode makes it fast and intuitive get to your ideal instrument. 16 different instrument categories with sub-categories make it quick to get the sound you need.
With the Performance Creator (a new feature taken from the S90 XS, you can easily build up layer or split Performances by a single button press. Start with a Voice you like, press LAYER and a suitable layer sound will be chosen. Press SPLIT and a left hand Bass sound is called up automatically. Go to DRUM ASSIGN and you can play along with the tons of built in rhythm patterns.

Plenty of Effets including Virtual Circuitry Modeling effects

MOX has a wide variety of effects for both the internal keyboard sounds and for use with the A/D inputs including a Vocoder for vocal formant controlled synth sounds.. Also Yamaha's proprietary VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology that, rather than simply attempting to approach the desired sound using conventional digital audio methods, actually models the original analog circuitry — right down to the last resistor and capacitor. With the MOX, the high-quality effects found in our industry-standard digital recording consoles are at your fingertips.
MOX also includes the award-winning "REV-X" reverb, the same professionally renowned reverb found in the SPX2000.

Sequencer mode to build up your inspiration as quickly as possible

MOX features a built-in sequencer which lets you produce high-quality music productions without the need for a computer or any other external devices. The sequencer features both real-time recording, which records your performance data as you play it, and Step recording, which is suitable for recording precise phrases or other difficult passages. Moreover, you can use the creative inspiration from Performances and directly record them to a Song/Pattern simply by pressing the [REC] button. After creating the outline in a matter of seconds you can easily edit and refine your song to final completion right on the MOX.
MOX features 6,720 types of arppegiator patterns which contains all the phrase of instruments, so you can easily add additional part onto your song data.

A single USB cable for both Audio and MIDI connections

A single USB cable lets you integrate both Audio and MIDI with your MAC or PC computer. MOX has a built-in 4-in 2-out USB audio interface so you can record MOX's internal sound directly to your MAC or PC. Two dedicated audio inputs can be used to recording guitars and vocals into your computer. Compatible with all the major DAWs including Cubase, you can digitally record the sounds of the MOX and anything connected to the stereo analog inputs directly to your favorite DAW.
Not only for music production, the USB connectivity and in-depth keyboard controller functionality lets you also playback and control your VST soft synths via the audio outputs of your MOX, allowing you to easily integrate VSTs into your live stage shows with no extra gear- just add computer and play.

Bundled software and editors

The MOX comes bundled with a 48-track version of Steinberg's Cubase AI software, Prologue, Steinberg's VA soft synth for vintage analog synth sounds and a new Yamaha Organ YC-3B "Clonewheel" organ emulation VST.
(The installer package of Soft synthesizers is available at yamahasynth.com)
Dedicated Editor Software lets you easily edit your MOX just like a soft synthesizer.
In fact, by using the MOX Editor VST, you can turn the MOX into a hardware accelerated VSTi. Combined with Media Bay in Cubase, you can categorize and select MOX's sound from a unified universal library of all your VST sounds. There is even a special editor for setting up the MIDI keyboard controls and remote functions. The MOX is the latest and best example of Yamaha's commitment to integrating our keyboards into the computer music production environment.

The MOX8 features an 88-key GHS keyboard. This feature provides authentic, realistic keyboard response—much like the playing feel of an acoustic piano—with the lower keys being heavy in touch, the higher keys light, and all the natural gradations in between. The MOX6 features a newly developed, 61-key, semi-weighted keyboard. The keyboard has been designed and adjusted so that you easily and expressively play the rich variety of sounds of the instrument.

Mobility – Light and easy to carry

The Lightweight bodies (MOX6: 7.0kg(15.4 lbs), MOX8: 14.8kg(32.6 lbs)) make it easy to carry the MOX to rehearsals or gigs and make them pound-for-pound the most powerful workstations Yamaha has ever made. Both models are 50% lighter in weight than the comparable MOTIF models.

As a prior Roland user, the change over to Yamaha was negligable. Many functions are exactly the same, just worded a little differently. Voices are of excellent quality and being able to record a performance is a great plus. I depend heavily on a sequencer and Yamaha has made great progress over prior workstations they've offered in the past.Keybed is fine for what I need the instrument for and the sequencer is very easy to use.By far, this is the best instrument in it's price class and is perfect for sound, live performance use and mobility.The manual is a little vague, but past experience with workstations made the transition from Roland to Yamaha much easier.

I use this keyboard for a traveling choir. It is very easy to transport. The preset sounds are not that great. When ran thru cubase, they are a lot better. The best sound are had by creating layers. This is where this keyboard shines. A better manual would be great.

After buying lots of other boards (Korg, Roland ) I finally found what I was missing. For the price I paid it is an unbelievable deal. I've had so many compliments on the sound. Once you figure out the intent of the user interface, it becomes simple. Not as deep a dive as the Korg M50 I have, which can do much more. However the usability of the MOX in either live or recording cannot be beat. I'm a bit concerned that I cannot figure out how to save totally new performances as it seems I must write over an existing. Hey it you want to program every detail get the Korg. But it you want stellar sound, easy edits, and smart ARP that follows your chord changes get the MOX. For a non-weighted keybed this one is by far the best with the most sensitivity. Can't wait till I can afford the next model. Treat it gently though as its not built like a tank.

Way more than I expected, but I am full-on back to writing music after 20 years and if it weren't for the affordability of the MOX6, I'd still be searching for just another hobby instead of getting back to the love of my life - MUSIC. I've had the MOX for almost a year and while the sequencer part of the MOX is not intuitive and there are no step-by-step instructions, I managed to get some use out of it... Where the MOX excels is the sounds. Getting back into music has led me to get a DAW (The mox comes with one, but I wanted more) and I have to say, just the drum sounds are better on the MOX than what came with the DAW, not to mention all the other sounds are quite remarkable. I'm confident in my decision getting the MOX. If the quality of the sounds were as sub-par as some other supposedly "great samples" from other competitors, I'd have been frustrated and would have probably gone after a less loved pursuit. The construction isn't rock solid, but I'm not gigging or anything. Got it working with my SonarX2 and I'm using the MOX sounds over the ones included with the DAW. I even picked up my bass again since I can just run it through the MOX into Sonar. Waiting on my new mic so I can see how well vocals run through. For what you get, especially the built in interface, you can't beat the affordability... Wish I would have gone the extra bit and got the full weighted MOX8, but I'm sure Santa got a brand new bag comin in a few months!!!

I LOOKED AT SO MANY SYNTHS IN THIS PRICE RANGE,I LOVE THE STYLE OF MOX6,AND I THINK YAMAHA HAVE BEST SOUNDS YOU CAN GET,I THINK BEING ABLE TO CREATE MY OWN SONGS AND SOUNDS IS BRIL,THE KEYS HAVE AGREAT FEEL TO THEM,I LOVE MY MOX6,AND WILL KEEP IT FOEVER..

i use to relax every evening for my own entertainment,love its sounds style and quality of build.only problem,still tring to understand its features,very involved need a degree in computor programing to understand it.didnt like its packaging very cheap cardboard box,and needed new mains adaptor as it was faulty.still love this synth best style from yamaha ever..

Top-notch sounds, effects processor and audio quality. Well programmed, multi-timbral patches or "performances" including arpeggiator patterns. Most are quite useful if not fun to play with, great for quick inspiration. Although not a sampler it has audio inputs which route digital sound through USB - including the sound engine - to a computer for recording/editing. MIDI also routes through USB. It has extensive programmability options and personalization is easy to execute. Easy to use built-in sequencer.

It has lots of buttons but they are well laid out, grouped and labeled. I've read/seen reviews that some sliders would have been preferred over knobs and maybe so but they work well. Others have complained that there's too much plastic and not enough rigidity but I think it's well designed and constructed. After all that helps keep the price and weight low.

Extensive computer integration and comes with Cubase AI6 which I find a bit complicated but it's nice to know all that power is there when needed. All parameter editing can be done via computer/USB using a well laid out - if not slightly overwhelming - graphical interface. This is truly a professional level instrument considering it's sound capabilities and functionality. It is a steal at this price range and and a great instrument especially for anyone wanting to learn about synthesizers and modern music production techniques.

I wanted a keyboard with great sounds to use both live and to record on. The MOX fits the bill. It is also lightweight and durable. It is laid out logically. I am a professional church musician and the MOX is a great asset.

A nice price for big sounds and functionality. Great for home studio recording and would hold up on the road with care. The LED screen could be bigger as well as the written lettering (Live wise.)The Cubase Software is a chore to update and the keyboard should have a direct record to it's USB port. Over all an easy machine with prosounds the cover many genre's. A must own for any song writer.